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Chalukya Sculptures, Indian Sculpture
Chalukya sculptures evolved a new idiom for the construction of the temples.

Badami Chalukya sculptureThe most abiding legacy of the Chalukyan dynasty is its architecture and sculpture. Dating back to the 6th century numerous buildings were built during their reign. Chalukya sculptures evolved a completely different school of art and architecture in ancient India. Walking on the footsteps of the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple sculpture during the Chalukyan reign is sprinkled with Hindu deities. Primarily the Chalukya sculptures can be categorised into Badami Chalukya Sculpture, Western Chalukya (Kalyani) Sculpture and Vengi Sculpture. Out of these the former two are renowned for their intrinsic works and finely done motifs. The temple towns of Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal still bear the near perfect shrines that are reminiscent of the brilliant artistry predominant during the Chalukyas. These are considered one of the most important heritages of India.

The Chalukya sculptures are etched on stone for the beholder to behold. The field of sculpture was, in fact, limited to religious buildings. But within this set parameter the artisans experimented and produced some of the most awe-inspiring sculptures in ancient India. It is during the rule of the Chalukyas that the rock temples were slowly replaced by stone shrines. Several colossal temples were carved out of hard rock (granite or soapstone) to create outstanding monuments. The walls of the temples bear testimony to the artistic wizardry of the age. The charm and beauty of the Chalukya sculptures are such that an onlooker will be completely immersed in its splendour.

Whether it is the mandapas, the pillars or the garbhagrihas, they have been bedecked with figurines carved out of the very same stone. A predominant feature of the Chalukya sculpture is the generous use of the Hindu trinity in the form of sculptures: Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar. To name a few, Virupaksha temple, Papanatha temple, Kadasiddhesvara Temple and several others stand tall in the contemporary India even today.

(Last Updated on : 19/02/2009)
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